Sales Manager (Paint Shop Products | Automotive)

About the role

Mackenzie Stuart is working in close partnership with a regional surface specialists’ company on the search for a Sales Manager – Paint Shop products serving Automotives to support the company’s growth.

Remote (Germany)

Full time

Mid-Senior Level

Responsibilities:

• Act as a key member of the commercial team, aligning with business needs and driving process improvements
• Handle budgeting, strategic planning, and competitive reporting for assigned accounts.
• Follow up on leads and referrals and identify sales prospects through methods like cold calling trade shows
• Create commercial proposals and deliver product offerings and contracts to current and potential customers
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of our product portfolio
• Establish and maintain relationships with current and potential clients.
• Collaborate directly with customers to troubleshoot issues and fulfil their needs.
• Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, and feedback gathered through field activity.
• Foster and sustain strong connections with customers, distributors, and industry partners

Requirements:

• Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and education.
• Minimum three years of experience selling Paint Shop products to treat coatings (i.e. Solvents, Purging Metals, Water Based Chemicals, Waste Water Chemicals, Thinners)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective negotiation abilities
• Adaptability and hands-on mentality
• Drive, focus, and determination
• Willingness to travel
• Fluent proficiency in both spoken and written English and German